Total synthesis of (15R)- and (15S)-F(2t)-isoprostanes by a biomimetic process using the cyclization of acyclic dihydroxylated octa-5,7-dienyl radicals

J Org Chem. 2002 May 31;67(11):3615-24. doi: 10.1021/jo0109624.

Abstract

We report a new route to F(2t)-IsoP (formerly named 8-epi-PGF(2alpha)) using a biomimetic radical cyclization of a highly functionalized C20 precursor. The strategy employed gives a beta-hydroxy free radical followed by molecular oxygen trapping, which is an unusual method for quenching carbon free radicals. We observed the formation of unique diastereoisomers (15R)- and (15S)-F(2t)-IsoP. This result is consistent with a strong stereoelectronic control associated with a steric effect initiated by the side chains alpha and omega on the cyclopentane ring.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cyclization
  • Dinoprost* / analogs & derivatives*
  • F2-Isoprostanes / chemical synthesis*
  • Free Radicals / chemistry
  • Molecular Mimicry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • F2-Isoprostanes
  • Free Radicals
  • 8-epi-prostaglandin F2alpha
  • Dinoprost